Nagamandala by Punyah Dance Company

Nagamandala is a dance production based on a Kannada folklore which explores the mind of a female protagonist when she faces a moral dilemma. Presented in the genre of Bharatanatyam.

This project piqued my interest since the Choreographer's adaptation of the lore was unique and the interpretations were perceptive. This gave me a wide canvas to create and develop a specialized lighting design that not only moves the narrative forward but also sets the mood for the audience to travel with the characters. The lighting design itself became one of the performers and added a magical layer that enhanced the experience. I also created a minimalistic multi-media design that was interwoven into the storytelling and highlighted an important episode.

Conceptualised by Parshwanath Upadhye
Choreographed and performed by Parshwanath Upadhye, Shruti Gopal, Aditya P V

Video Excerpts : https://youtu.be/htof24XzSLI
Photo courtesy : AJ Photography, Innee Singh, Abhi Kamble, Roopa Murthy